September 2017

September 17th is Catechetical Sunday and a opportunity to recognize all of the wonderful volunteers and paid staffs who give of their time so generously for spreading the faith. I am often called to pray with 1 Cor. 3 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are coworkers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. A blessing indeed. As we begin this year of work with adults, families and youth let us become true servants of the Lord Jesus and collaborates with the Holy Sprit. By this ministry God gives life to our work.

Prepare yourselves well. Pray, study and learn in order to share the faith we hold so dearly. It is God’s work. Be kind and gently with your students. Tells stories that give life to your classroom and to our faith. Remember to evangelize and teach them to do the same. I read a quote from Pope Francis that really touch me and what I need to do. I share it so that it too may give your strength in this work. “At Baptism our parents gave us a name but the Church has also given us another name: Christopher—Christ Bearer”. May we be that Light of Christ to those we meet.” Our challenge as Church today is to be the Christ Bearer. So many people need God’s word, comfort, strength and hope today.

September 13 Dinner and Orientation pg. 2 September 17 — Catechetical Sunday September 22 — deadline for to Art Contest re: Consecration of the Archdiocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary September 25 Foundational Training Begins pg. 3 October 7 — Consecration of the Archdiocese of San Francisco to the Immaculate Heart of Mary pg. 4 & 15 October 15 Cantonese Adult Faith Formation Classes begin November 3 & 4 — Faith Formation Conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center— to see online brochure and to register, click hyperlink below and see pgs. 6 & & Adult Confirmation Classes pg. 10-11 Youth Confirmation Retreats pg. 12 Liturgy Ministries Training pg. 13-14 Spanish Programs pg.15-17

Keep up to date. Visit for important information on Faith Formation —Nov. 3 & 4, 2017 https://www.faithformationconference.com

Early Registration ends September 30th

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ORIENTATION AND DINNER FOR NEW AND NEARLY NEW DIRECTORS/ COORDINATORS OF PARISH FAITH FORMATION IN THE ARCHDIOCESE The staff at the Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Faith Formation would like to get to know you and share some important information which will be of help to you. There will be time also for questions that you may have as you start in your role as the parish Director/Coordinator of Faith Formation

This orientation and dinner (free) will be at the Pastoral Offices One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Date: Sept. 13

5:30-8:30

RSVP

___Yes, I will attend NAME ____________________________________________________ Parish _________________________ Phone _________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________ Return to Office of Faith Formation, One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 Fax: 415-614-5650

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The Art of Sacred Symbols

Preparing Masses for Children

Dr. Johan van Prays

Michael Ruzicki

Going, Going, Gone… The Dynamics of Disaffection in Young People Dr. Bob McCarthy

Workshops in Chinese How to Prepare and Direct Retreats for Kids

Catechists, Teachers and Parents as Partners

Bishop Joseph Ha Chi-Shing, OFM Auxiliary Bishop of Hongkong

Dr. Carole Eipers

Jump, Learn & Faith

Pope Francis’ View of Catechesis Dr. Joseph White

Sr. Nodelyn Abayan, SSS

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Tecnologia en la catequesis

Gerardo Salazar

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Archdiocese of San Francisco Youth Confirmation Retreats 2017-2018 Presented by the Archdiocese of San Francisco Youth Retreat Team and Adults

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Para su información:! Sharing the News!

El programa de Maestría en Catequesis comenzó con gran entusiasmo en agosto. Cuarenta y cinco líderes catequéticos de los tres condados se reunieron para profundizar en la comprensión de las encíclicas y exhortaciones apostólicas que vienen de "Una Iglesia que Escucha, Discierne y Responde" a las realidades de nuestro tiempo. "Las alegrías y las esperanzas, los dolores y las angustias de los hombres de esta edad, especialmente aquellos que son pobres o de cualquier manera afligida, que estas son las alegrías y esperanzas, penas y angustias de los discípulos de Cristo." (Gaudium et Spes, #1) A través de la Lectio Divina, presentaciones, intercambio de ideas /Reflexiones y la convivencia, los asistentes del programa de Maestría en Catequesis formaron comunidad y profundizaron su Fe.

The Master Catechist program began with great enthusiasm in August as 45 catechetical leaders from the three counties gathered to deepen their understanding of how official documents, encyclicals and apostolic exhortations come from “A Church that Listens, Discerns and Responds” to the realities of our time. “The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ.” (Gaudium et Spes, #1) Through Lectio Divina, presentations, discussion and refreshments community was formed and faith was deepened for those attending this year’s Master Catechist program.

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Lo que tenemos para ustedes! Certificación En Catequesis

2018 Enero 20 y 27 / Febrero 3, 10, 17, 24 Marzo 3 y 10 / Abril 21 y 28

Los Cuatro Pilares de la Iglesia Curso de formación basado en las normas

Donde: Salón de la Arquidiócesis

de los Obispos de California.

Fechas: Enero a Abril, 2018

La certificación es valida en todo California

Horario: 1:30 a 3:30 p.m. Costo: $5.00 por clase Para más información llamar a: 415-614-5653

2018 19 de Enero 9 de Febrero

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Donde: Iglesia de San Antonio, Menlo Park

2 de Marzo

8 de Septiembre

Fechas: 8 de Septiembre 2017 a 18 de Mayo , 2018

27 de Abril

13 de Octubre

Horario: 7:00 p.m.. a 8:30 p.m.

18 de Mayo

8 de Diciembre

Costo: $5.00 por clase Para mas información llamar a: 415-614-5653

Breaking News

Noticias

Les informamos de la formación de equipos para la preparación de Quinceañeras. Esta es una respuesta a petición de varias parroquias. Esperamos tener fechas de entrenamiento empezando el año 2018.

Preparación de Equipos Para QuinWe are happy to inform you that, as of January 2018 we are initiating a formation program for Quinceañera Teams. Upon requests received from various parishes to provide formation for Quinceañeras and their families, the Faith Formation Office has put together a training program for parish Quinceañera Teams that includes faith formation, liturgy and culture according to the guidelines of the Archdiocesan Faith Formation Office and Liturgical norms. This training is given in Spanish or Bilingually in collaboration with the Office of Worship. Guidelines will be available on our Webpage. 17

¡NOVEDAD! Les avisamos que Nuestra Oficina es: OFICINA DE FORMACIÓN EN LA FE Pastoral Assistance with Quinceañera Formation We are happy to let you know that we have prepared Guidelines and Resources for parishes that are looking for assistance with Faith Formation for a Quinceañera in their community. Let us know if we can support you by training your leaders to carry out this ministry as a Quinceañera Team. This would include formation in the Pastoral Knowledge of this Tradition, Liturgy Planning and Orientation Sessions for parents, youth and sponsors (Padrinos y Madrinas). This training can be done in Spanish or Bi-lingual (Spanish and English).

Formación pastoral para Quinceañeras: Les comunicamos que tenemos directrices y recursos para las parroquias que buscan asistencia con formación de fé para las Quinceañeras en su comunidad. Llame a nuestra oficina de Formación En la Fe si necesita apoyo con la capacitación de sus líderes para llevar a cabo este Ministerio. Esto incluye la formación en el conocimiento Pastoral de esta tradición, planificación de liturgia y sesiones de orientación para padres, jóvenes y Padrinos. Esta capacitación puede hacerse en español o bilingüe (español e inglés).

MAESTRĺA EN CATEQUESIS

Donde: Salón de La Arquidiócesis Horario: 6:30p.m. a 8:30p.m. Costo: 15.00 por clase: 75.00 Curso Día: Los Lunes Para más información llame al 415-614-5650 / 415-614-5653

Agosto 21, y 28 Septiembre, 4,11,18 Master Catechist Formation Class: A Church that Listens, Discerns and Responds. This year’s Spanish Master Catechist program will focus on a Catechesis that incorporates Catholic Social Teaching. Just as Jesus responded to the needs of his time through his teachings and practice so we today put into practice the teachings of Jesus as reflected in Catholic Social Teaching. This course will highlight some of the key Encyclicals and Documents on matters of human dignity and common good in society as well as develop skills in Discernment as we 18

El curso de Maestría este año se enfocará en una catequesis que incorpora la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia. En este curso profundizáremos los documentos de la Iglesia que ponen en práctica y dan vida a las enseñanzas de Jesus. Como catequistas respondemos desde una catequesis centrada en la vida de Jesús que incluye una práctica de Discernimiento de los Signos de los Tiempos.

Sister Graciela Martinez, osf Archdioceses of San Francisco

Hispanic Catechesis

Office of Faith Formation

1415-614-5653 Oficina de Formación En La Fe

Curso de Formacion en Catequesis NUESTRA VISION DESDE NUESTRA REALIDAD Los Temas Del Curso Tomando en cuenta las normas de Certificación 

Habilidades de administración dentro de la Pastoral Hispana

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La diversidad dentro de nuestro programa

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Manejo de las Relaciones Publicas a la luz de los valores del Evangelio

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Habilidades Interpersonales de acuerdo a los valores de Fe y cultura

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El manejo de una Presupuesto a la luz del Evangelio y nuestros valores

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Lista de prioridades y necesidades de un programa

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Reclutamiento de catequistas

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Recursos y Materiales

Este curso de enriquecimiento es para Directores y Coordinadores de programas de formación en la Fe. También es para todo líder que estén interesado en el ministerio de catequesis. Es un apoyo para todo Coordinador de Programas de Fe como el proceso de Rito de Iniciación Cristiana (RICA), Catequistas de Confirmación, y Ministerio con Padres de Familia.

Fechas: Horario: Lugar: 2017 Septiembre 2, 9, 16 Octubre 14, 21, 28 Los Sábados de 1:30p.m. a 3:30p.m. en el salón de la Arquidiócesis San Francisco

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Join us for this important national meeting-NCCL

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BCF Training

St. Boniface, SF

Sister Graciela Martinez

6:30-8:30 PM

[email protected] 415-614-56753

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Tongan BCF

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Maestría en Catequesis

Pastoral Offices One Peter Yorke Way

6:30p.m –8:30 PM

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Formación de lideres catequistas

SF 94109 BCF (Spanish)

6:30-8:30 PM

Sister Graciela Martinez [email protected] 415-614-56753

St. Anthony

Formación de catequistas

Menlo Park

Sister Graciela Martinez [email protected] 415-614-56753

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Special Needs Sacramental Preparation

,St. Charles, SC (Parents only) 9:00

Master Catechist Class in Spanish

Pastoral Offices

Sister Graciela Martinez

One Peter Yorke Way

[email protected]

SF 94109

415-614-56753

New PCL Meeting

5:30-8:30

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Pastoral Offices One Peter Yorke Way

Master Catechist Core Group in Spanish

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Women in the Bible

6-9:00 PM

Sr. Toinette Eugene, PhD,

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Women in the Bible

9:00-5:00 PM

Sr. Toinette Eugene, PhD,

Open for all students for Monica Miller sacraments St. Charles Parish

For all new catechetical leaders in the archdiocese

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS [email protected]

SF 94109

415-614-5652

Pastoral Offices

Sister Graciela Martinez

One Peter Yorke Way

[email protected]

SF 94109

415-614-56753

St. Paul of Shipwreck

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Women in the Bible

6-9:00 PM

Sr. Toinette Eugene, PhD,

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Women in the Bible

9:00-5:00 PM

Sr. Toinette Eugene, PhD,

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Mass and Healing liturgy Holy Cross Cemetery in “Memory of our Little Colma Ones”

With Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

ONFIRE

All High School Youth Amanda George are invited to attend this [email protected] leadership day with dioceses in northern Calif. 415-614-5595

11:00 AM 16 All day

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St. Paul of Shipwreck

St. Paul of Shipwreck

Six Flags Vallejo

Foundational Training in Pastoral Offices Spanish One Peter Yorke Way

All are invited

All are invited

Sister Graciela Martinez [email protected]

SF 94109

415-614-56753

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Catechetical Sunday

Throughout the Archdiocese

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Tongan BCF

North County

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Master Catechist Class in Spanish

Pastoral Offices

Sister Graciela Martinez

One Peter Yorke Way

[email protected]

SF 94109

415-614-56753

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Recognizing and Commissioning Catechists

See newsletter for materials

Archdiocese of SF Youth Pastoral Offices Council Retreat Team One Peter Yorke Way with team and parents SF 94109

Mtg. with parents and teens

Liturgical Ministry Train- Holy Name of Jesus, SF ing

Training for new and experienced Readers & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Laura Bertone

Topic s for discussion this date: Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness in parish religious education programs;

Anelita Reyes

Foundational Training Course Training sessions for new and nearly new DREs and CREs

Tongan BCF

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of San Francisco One Peter Yorke Way,

Natalie Larraga 415-614-5650

SF 94109

Overview of online and print resources for catechetical ministry

St. Timothy Parish

Basic Certification

11;00 –1:00

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle or

415-614-5586 [email protected]

(415) 614-5651 [email protected]

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS [email protected] 415-614-5652

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October 4

Feast of St. Francis

Patron Saint of the Archdiocese

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Rosary Rally & Consecration to Mary

St. Mary Cathedral 1111 Gough St. San Francisco 94109

All in the archdiocese are invited

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

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Special Needs Faith Formation

St. Charles SF

All are welcome for sacramental prep

Monica Miller St. Charles

Tongan BCF

Monterey

9:00 AM 8 3:00 PM 9 All day

Pastoral Offices Closed for Columbus Day

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Deaneries 1 & 2 DRE meeting

St. Gabriel

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

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Foundation Training in Spanish

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SF One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Sister Graciela Martinez [email protected] 415-614-56753

Archdiocese of SF Youth Council Retreat Team

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SF One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Sr, Celeste Arbuckle Natalie Larraga 415-614-5650

Adult Faith Formation in Cantonese “Roots of Jesus”

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SF One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

All are invited

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

Foundational Training

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SF One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

All are invited

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

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Foundation Training in Spanish

Open to all

Sister Graciela Martinez [email protected] 415-614-56753

21 & 28

Liturgical Ministry Certification Training

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SR One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 St. Charles24 Parish

For new and experienced Read-

Laura Bertone 415-614-5586

1:30-3:30 PM

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San Mateo

October 21 & 28

Liturgical Ministry Certification Training

St. Charles Parish San Mateo

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Deaneries 8 & 9 DRE meeting

Our Lady of Mercy Daly City

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Deanery 10 PCL Mtg

Our Lady of Angels Burlingame

All PCLs and Confirmation CREs are welcome

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle [email protected] 415-614-5652

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Liturgical Ministry Certification Training

St. Charles Parish San Mateo

For new and experienced Readers & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Laura Bertone 415-614-5586 [email protected]

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Tongan BCF

St. Timothy Foster City, 94401

For all catechists in the Tongan Community

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle [email protected] 415-614-5652

Foundation Training in Spanish

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SR One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Open to all

Sister Graciela Martinez [email protected] 415-614-56753

10:30-12:30

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Autumn Leaves © EDEL T. COPELAND Golden, crisp leaves falling softly from almost bare trees, Lifting and falling in a hushed gentle breeze, Slowly dropping to the soft cushioned ground, Whispering and rustling a soothing sound. Coppers, golds, and rusted tones, Mother Nature's way of letting go. They fall and gather one by one, Autumn is here, summer has gone. Crunching as I walk through their warm fiery glow, Nature's carpet rich and pure that again shall grow, To protect and shield its majestic tree, Standing tall and strong for the world to see. They rise and fall in the cool, crisp air. It's a time of change in this world we share, Nature's importance reflecting our own lives, Letting go of our fears and again, too, we shall thrive. 25

For new and experienced Readers & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Laura Bertone 415-614-5586 [email protected]

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

November

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All Saints Day

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All Soul’s Day

3&4

"For centuries the church has confronted the human community with role models of greatness. We call them saints when what we really often mean to say is 'icon,' 'star,' 'hero,' ones so possessed by an internal vision of divine goodness that they give us a glimpse of the face of God in the center of the human. They give us a taste of the possibilities of greatness in ourselves."— Joan D. Chittister in A Passion for Life

All are invited to attend

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS [email protected]

St. Brendan SF

All Directors and Coordinators are invited

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

Adult Confirmation Classes

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SR One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Registration is required through the parish

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS [email protected] 415-614-5652

Adult Confirmation Classes

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SR One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Registration is required through the parish

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS [email protected] 415-614-5652

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Liturgical Ministry Certification Training

St. Anselm Church Ross

For new and experienced Readers & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Laura Bertone 415-614-5586 [email protected]

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Foundational Training

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SF One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

All are invited

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

11 & 18

Liturgical Ministry Certification Training

St. Anselm Church Ross

For new and experienced Readers & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Laura Bertone 415-614-5586 [email protected]

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Archdiocese of SF Youth Council Retreat Team

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SF One Peter Yorke 26 Way, SF 94109

All day 9 10:00—noon 10 All day 10

Faith Formation Conference Santa Clara Convention Center Deaneries 1 & 2 DRE meeting Pastoral Offices are closed for Veterans Day

6:00—8:30 PM

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1:30-4:00 PM Or 6:00-8:30 PM

10:00-noon

Sr, Celeste Arbuckle Natalie Larraga 415-614-5650

December 1 5:30 PM 2

Fall Cathedral Adult Confirmation

St. Mary Cathedral

BCF in Spanish

Open to all in the Archdiocese of SF

Laura Bertone 415-614-5586 [email protected]

Open to all

Sister Graciela Martinez [email protected] 415-614-56753

All are welcome for sacramental prep

Monica Miller St. Charles

1:30-3:30 PM 2 9:00 AM

Special Needs Faith Formation

St. Charles SF

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First Sunday in Advent

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Adult Faith Formation in Cantonese “Son of Man, Son of God”

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SR One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Foundational Training Session 4

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SR One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

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Deanery 8 & 9 DRE meeting

Corpus Christi

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM Holy Day

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BCF in Spanish

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SR One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Sister Graciela Martinez [email protected] 415-614-56753

Archdiocese of SF Youth Confirmation Retreat Team

Pastoral Center Archdiocese of SR One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109

Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS [email protected] 415-614-5652

10:30-12:30

4 1:30-4:00 or 6:008:30 PM

1:30-3:30

9 10:00-noon

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Feast of the Nativity of the Lord

25—Jan. 2

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Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651 All are welcome

Anelita Reyes [email protected] 415-614-5651

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